Innovating Nursing Education Through 3D Technology: Development of a Congenital Heart Defect Model.

Nurse educators have a unique capacity to push innovation by combining clinical expertise with emerging technologies. Using three-dimensional printed manipulatives to teach complex topics such as congenital heart defect management can deepen students' understanding of patient conditions and interventions through enhanced visual and kinesthetic interactions. Advancing such innovations requires collaboration with interdisciplinary partners to navigate technical development and patenting. A structured approach to pilot testing and refinement ensures the transition from concept to sustainable practice. By leveraging technology and purposeful planning, nurse educators can bring an idea to fruition, equipping students with deeper insights and improved clinical judgment.